AMA CPT® Assistant - 2002 Issue 6 (June)
Eye and Ocular Adnexa (June 2002)
June 2002 page 10 Coding Consultation Eye and Ocular Adnexa, 67225, 67221 (Q&A) Question We have been using the HCPCS code G0184 when photodynamic therapy is performed on a second eye during the same session, but this code is no longer valid. How should this be reported? AMA Comment A new add-on code, 67225, was added to CPT 2002 to describe the use of photodynamic therapy to destroy a localized lesion of the choroid on a second eye during a single session. Code 67225 should be reported for photodynamic therapy of the second eye in addition to code...
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Article Overview
This short CPT Assistant Q&A addresses eye and ocular adnexa coding guidance related to photodynamic therapy and the reporting of an add-on code in the setting of treatment performed during a single session. It is relevant for coders, billers, and ophthalmology practices reviewing CPT updates and historical code changes for June 2002. The article presents a focused question-and-answer format centered on code reporting for the first and second eye treated.
Why This Topic Matters
It helps readers understand how this June 2002 CPT update relates to billing and code selection for eye procedures, especially when multiple eyes are treated in one session.
What You Will Learn
- The coding topic addressed in the June 2002 Q&A
- How the article frames a change in reporting guidance
- The CPT context for eye and ocular adnexa procedure reporting
- The historical setting for a June 2002 CPT Assistant discussion
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Ophthalmology practices
- Revenue cycle professionals
- Compliance staff
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